Algebraic multiscale solver for flow problems in heterogeneous porous media

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Abstract
Numerical simulations of multiphase flow in porous media lead to linear systems which are very large and fall beyond the scope of classical iterative solvers. This has motivated extensive research on the development of solution techniques for such systems, including multiscale methods to reduce the computational complexity. The objective of this dissertation is to develop an efficient and scalable linear solution strategy based on multiscale methods for flow problems (pressure equations) arising from reservoir simulation. This work consists of three parts. First, an Algebraic Multiscale Solver (AMS) framework for incompressible flow problems is described. Second, a monotone Multiscale Finite Volume method is proposed to achieve a physical and mass conservative pressure solution. Finally, AMS is extended to simulate flow in heterogeneous reservoirs with complex well configurations.

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Type of resource text
Form electronic; electronic resource; remote
Extent 1 online resource.
Publication date 2015
Issuance monographic
Language English

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Associated with Wang, Yixuan
Associated with Stanford University, Department of Energy Resources Engineering.
Primary advisor Tchelepi, Hamdi
Thesis advisor Tchelepi, Hamdi
Thesis advisor Aziz, Khalid
Thesis advisor Hajibeygi, Hadi
Advisor Aziz, Khalid
Advisor Hajibeygi, Hadi

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Statement of responsibility Yixuan Wang.
Note Submitted to the Department of Energy Resources Engineering.
Thesis Thesis (Ph.D.)--Stanford University, 2015.
Location electronic resource

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© 2015 by Yixuan Wang
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 3.0 Unported license (CC BY-NC).

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